The mortality rate per species from incidental by-catch is below levels which threaten the species, such that its long- term viability is ensured.

The population abundance of the species is not adversely affected due to anthropogenic pressures, such that its long-term viability is ensured.

The population demographic characteristics (e.g. body size or age class structure, sex ratio, fecundity, and survival rates) of the species are indicative of a healthy population which is not adversely affected due to anthropogenic pressures.